Title of presentation: Decolonisation of knowledge in South Africa: an existential project

Author: Awethu Fatyela

Date: 12 – 13 October 2017

Conference: Discovery Foundation Alumni Seminar

Title of presentation: The use of mobile technology in the fight against DR-TB in Nelson Mandela Bay

Author: Prof Darelle van Greunen

Date: 21-23 August 2017

Conference: ICRITO’2017 in India during September 2017

Title of Keynote Address: Smart Technology Solutions for Healthy Communities in Africa

Author: Prof Darelle van Greunen

Abstract:

The biggest tech trend in Africa, and the one that is making the biggest impact on the everyday lives of people is the rise of smartphones and the Internet of Things. Africa has seen the fastest uptake of mobile devices in the world and mobile subscribers are set to hit half a billion in the next five years. By implementing mobile Apps and developing smart solutions that can be accessed via mobile devices, the Centre for Community Technologies at Nelson Mandela University is creating an ecosystem co-created with the beneficiaries and end-users of such an ecosystem to change everyday challenges into research and engagement opportunities that allow for sustainable interventions in a variety of communities. Not only does the Centre for Community Technologies provide smart solutions to improve citizens’ healthcare experiences but it also contributes to the continuum of care of South Africans on a daily basis. Regardless of what you call smart technology, it is a great opportunity to uncover hidden data to suggest solutions to address the challenges effectively. The use of Smart Technology Solutions produces state-of-the-art cutting-edge research that provide innovative solutions to everyday challenges in the communities of Africa. In this talk, Prof Van Greunen, Director of the Nelson Mandela University Centre for Community Technologies will share insights into innovations and experiences using smart technology solutions in Africa to address healthcare amongst other.

Conference: ICRITO’2017 in India during September 2017

Title of Paper: Usability and usefulness in designing patient-centric systems in Afro-centric setting

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Mpekoa, N and Van Greunen, D. (2017) m-Voting implementation in South Africa: A case of a University of Technology. To be presented at the ICT and Society Conference 2017 in March 2017 in Durban, South Africa.

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Pankomera, R and Van Greunen, D (2016) The role of personal Health Records in the delivery of patient-centric healthcare. IASTED International Conference on Telehealth and Assistive Technology (TAT 2016) October 6 to 7, 2016, in Zurich, Switzerland.